Green tea seems to be all the rage. In fact, there are entire businesses dedicated solely to the hot drink. By now we’ve all heard what seems like a million claims about its benefits, but what can green tea actually do for your health? We investigate.
Green tea can help reduce blood pressure.
Flavanoids, which are most present in caffeinated green tea, is proven to lower blood pressure. That said, it will definitely not cure your already-high blood pressure — but it's a start.
Green tea is loaded with antioxidants.
Green tea is full of catechins — basically just a fancy word for natural antioxidants. Antioxidants do so many good things for your body, including lowering your risk of infection and getting cancer.
Green tea can slow the effects of aging.
What else antioxidants are great for? Healthy skin. The specific ones found in green tea are known to combat free radicals, which cause damage to skin cells.
Green tea can help suppress hunger.
Make no mistake, green tea will not make you lose weight. But, it does contain a phytonutrient that can help you feel more satiated. It's best to drink a cup after a meal to help stop you from snacking the day away.
Green tea can strengthen and soften your hair.
Green tea contains B vitamins, which help keep hair strong and smooth — and can even prevent split ends. What's more, green tea is anti-inflammatory, which means it can slow hair loss and even encourage hair growth. So maybe it is a miracle elixir after all ...
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